The Bargain Advocate: Repurpose everyday items for gardening

7:23 PM,
Apr. 20, 2013

Written by

Lori Swihart
Guest columnist

With the onset of warmer temperatures, many individuals are thinking about preparing for vegetable gardens and adding color to their flower beds and patios with flowers or container plants. Here are some tips and tricks to save you some money in the process.

Many plants can be grown in a container, including small trees and vegetables. This is great if you have limited space. Be sure to use a good, light potting soil for your containers. Never use garden soil. Cover your drainage holes with coffee filters to keep from losing soil out the drain hole.